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HOLBROOK HAPPENINGS
Issue 409 14 April 2021
ROCK N ROLL WITH JOHNNY'S ROCKERS
COME AND JOIN US
An exciting intergenerational activity for Seniors
Week. Join the workshop or simply just come
along to watch and enjoy the music, dancing and
supper. The workshop will be 50-60’s Rock N Roll
and finish with a fantastic floor show by Johnny’s
Rockers. Johnny has been teaching dancing for
over 25 years and has won many competitions
himself during this time. Come to the Holbrook
Shire Hall, this event is open to everybody – all
ages -Thursday 15th April, 6-8pm. Please let us
know that you are coming for catering purposes
by phoning Holbrook Library on 02 6036 3262 or
email holbrooklibrary@greaterhume.nsw.gov.au.
NEW OWNERS FOR HOLBROOK STORES
On March 22 Holbrook Stores entered the next
stage of it’s long and illustrious history having
being sold by the Geddes family and purchased
by Mick Dare and Nick Cook, who own a network
of independent grocery stores in the North East
of Victoria.
Holbrook Stores started life in 1901 then known
as Grimwood’s Store. During the 1920s the store
was managed by Lovell Dunstan Jones and in
1937 Holbrook Stores Pty Ltd was established.
In 1960 a group of six local business men took
over the ailing business and developed the self-
service "supermarket" whilst retaining hardware
and clothing. By 1991 there were 32 shareholders
and it became increasingly difficult to run the
business by the committee. This prompted the
Geddes family, led by Roger Geddes, to put a
proposal to the Board to buy out the other During the Geddes family’s ownership, the store
shareholders which was accepted and flourished with the grocery business changing
commenced a period of 30 years with the Geddes from Foodtown to IGA and the Hardware from
family as custodians of the store. Thrifty Link to Mitre 10, both moves giving the
During those 30 years with Roger as chairman, store access to better ranging and pricing for its
Photo courtesy of @lea_bic photography
the store went through a series of developments customers.
and changes. The clothing, shoes and drapery Sadly in 2016 Roger passed away prematurely
business was taken on by Graeme Booth and and the store continued to be run by the family
family, who purchased the block adjoining the and management.
Holbrook Stores building and built a 3,000 square Fortunately for Mick & Nick, without Roger at the
foot premises to accommodate these helm, the Geddes family took the decision to
departments. In 2013 Roger and the Geddes focus on their other business interests and put
family bought the building back from the Booth the store up for sale. Consequently they are
Family who had leased the business to Ewen and delighted to have purchased the store and to
Leeah Scholz, the Hardware remains on this site start the next phase of Holbrook Stores’ history.
to this day. (continued page 3)
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(New Owners For Holbrook Stores continued)
Mick and Nick have a network of six stores in the North East of Victoria and hope to leverage their
combined volume to once again bring even better value for the locals of Holbrook. “Our primary
objective in all of our stores is to keep locals shopping locally. We know we can only achieve this by
providing great quality and value” they said. The first step in delivering this promise will be the
implementation of the IGA “Price Match” program which guarantees a range of products priced to
match the major chains all available without having to drive to Albury or Wagga Wagga!
Further down the track the new owners will be looking to fully refurbish the store, increasing range
once again and improving the shopping environment.
As the Geddes family hand over and entrust the ownership of the store to the new owners, they
would like to thank the community of Holbrook for all their support over the past 30 years and the
memories they will cherish for a long time to come. “The decision to sell was not an easy one for the
family” said Tony Geddes “but it is time for the Store to enter a phase of new ownership and we wish
Mick & Nick all the best and know that the community of Holbrook will continue to support them in
their journey ahead.”
Finally, Mick & Nick would like to thank the Geddes family for their past 30 years of ownership and
the great work they have done to get the store to where it is today. They both look forward to
working with Stephen Behan (General Manager) and the great team of staff they have inherited to
continue serving the Holbrook community well into the future.
SENIORS WEEK
WEDNESDAY 21 APRIL 11-2PM
Luncheon with Tai Chi, Yoga and Macramé
Workshop Open to everyone over 55. Come to all
or just the sessions that you are keen to do! 11.00
am Tai Chi Demonstra,on by local instructors
11.20 Arm Chair Yoga run by Sue Rutledge 12.00
pm Luncheon 1.00 pm Macramé Workshop
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Holbrook Happenings 3 14 April 2021
PROBUS HOLBROOK LANDCARE
FRIENDSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, FUN! This is what Community Catch-Ups—the drinks are on us!
Probus is all about! Holbrook Probus needs some What do you want out of Holbrook Landcare
new members. All welcome! Network? The team in HLN are travelling around
Our March meeting saw 21 members with quite a the district throughout April and May to touch
few on the sick list. We hope you’re all on the base with members about the activities and
mend now. direction you would like us to set in 2021-22.
Members were reminded of the activities planned Come chat with our new Executive Officer, Alison
for Senior’s Week at the Holbrook Library. April Southwell and tell us about your experiences with
15th Rock ‘n’ Roll with Johnny’s Rockers at 6:00pm and future hopes for HLN. Not a member? Join
and April 21st at 11:00am, an Expo of Chair Yoga, us and learn about what we do.
Tai Chi, macrame workshop and lunch. We are also using the opportunity to proactively
President Cathy is compiling a list of some gather your feedback on the topic of on-farm
possible short trips. water management to inform a drought
Our guest speaker was Murray Jones. Murray was preparation project being designed by Murray
recently made Citizen of the Year and outlined for Local Land Services for delivery later in the year.
us many of his volunteering activities he’s Bring your wish list - it’s not often you get asked
involved with in the town - Rotary, football, fire what you want in a government funded project!
service, bike club, Hard Waste collection and This activity is also about bringing people
much more! together so to make sure it is a social occasion,
Murray’s big love is motor bikes. He and his wife these catch-ups will be held after work on
once completed a 51 day trip around Australia Fridays—5.00pm to approx. 6.00pm. You’re
which included 42 days of riding! Plenty of rain welcome to hang around after. Food and
but some wonderful experiences. They headed beverages supplied. Members and non-members
across through SA, up the west coast to Broome, and their families are very welcome.
across the NT, into Queensland, then home down For the reasons of catering and Covid, we would
the east coast. What a trip! Thank you Murray. greatly appreciate your RSVP to the office 6036
The meeting closed at 11:45am followed by a 3181 or office@holbrooklandcare.org.au. See you
very enjoyable lunch. Next meeting, 11:00am there!
Tuesday 27th April at the RS Club. Dates & venues:
Cookardinia Hall – Friday, 16th April
FARM HOME HOSTING Culcairn Hotel – Friday, 23rd April
Farming families in the Holbrook district have Woomargama Pub – Friday, 30th April
been host to overseas guest for several years. Little Billabong Hall – Friday, 7th May
Travelers from mostly Switzerland and the UK Rosewood Golf Club – Friday, 14th May
have included a one-night Farm Stay as part of Tooma Pub – Friday, 21st May
their itinerary whilst visiting Australia, and
generally has become a highlight of their tour.
The guests get the opportunity to see farm life HISTORY QUIZ
here, and get to talk with farmers. In reverse, Previous Quiz: Who was the coach of the
hosts have the opportunity to hear about the Holbrook Warriors in 1993?
guests’ country. Answer: Trevor Bathie
As a rule, the guests arrive in Holbrook in a coach
-in groups of 25-30. They are billeted to various Quiz: Most Holbrook Australian Football fans will
hosts and require dinner, bed and breakfast and a know that Chris & James King were local football
farm tour, sometimes a picnic lunch as they players, who were involved with the Stawell Gift.
board their bus. As rule the remuneration is Another well-known local family were also
around $150 per person for the night. It usually involved in the 1900 Stawell Gift. Who was it?
works best if two or more couples go to each
host.
In order to be a suitable host, you obviously need
fairly neat and tidy accommodation, preferably
with a separate bathroom for the guests. 02 6036 3428
We are currently requiring some additional hosts
to continue this service to overseas visitors. If you
are interested, or would like some more
information, please give me a phone call! Judy
Wettenhall 0409 369 282
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Holbrook Happenings 4 14 April 2021
HOLBROOK SPORTING COMPLEX DEVELOPMENT
The past 12 months have been extremely exciting for the Holbrook Sporting Complex & the Holbrook
community. We have seen the construction of new netball courts, a new playground, the installation
of horse stables in the McKoy Pavilion, the resurfacing of the oval including new hard cricket wicket &
automated watering system & drainage. And let’s not forget the new ground lighting.
The next 12 months will be just as exciting as we witness the construction of new cricket nets & of
course, the new multipurpose community clubrooms featuring seating for 200, full commercial
kitchen/canteen & all ability access bathroom. This facility is there for all the Holbrook community to
use. Imagine a 21st overlooking the beautiful green oval or a corporate event with a fully operational
kitchen & bar, the possibilities are endless.
Construction of this facility will begin in the next few weeks. But we need your help with the last 5%.
The Sporting Complex board is conducting a “Buy a Brick” campaign to raise the last $100K.
This is your chance to be a part of history & have you name on the donor wall in the main entrance
for evermore. “Bricks” are $100 each, buy 1, buy 10 or as many as you like. “Bricks” can be purchased
by direct deposit to: Holbrook Sporting Complex BSB: 082 646 A/c No: 927 294 673
Use your name as you would like it to appear on the donor wall as your reference (max 25 characters/
$100 donation) or search Holbrook Sporting Complex on Facebook & follow the Google docs link or
call into the Holbrook Post Office, NAB or Holbrook Bakery & fill out the form & pay by cash or
cheque.
The various sporting clubs & Show Society have worked tirelessly over the last few years to upgrade
these facilities for all of Holbrook to enjoy & close to $3.5 million has been & will be spent. So, do not
miss your chance to be a part of the action and BUY A BRICK!!
ANGLICAN CHURCH
Time is important to us as every day adds to our life. There are two forms of time, Chronos, and
Kairos. Chronos is how we humans measure time with clocks, days, months and years, etc. Kairos
time is how God measures time which has no beginning or end, no minutes, days, months and years
etc. Kairos times are moments of revelation where we experience and enter into opportunities of
experiencing God gracious time, love and compassion for us, that are outside of Chronos time.
Our Easter services were well attended and the week before Easter we held our Annual General
meeting which went smoothly. The time from before Christmas until after Easter have busy times for
our church and with the school holidays, Autumn, and being back to normal Chronos time, we are
planning to slow down a bit. “Do you know how to make God laugh? Tell Him your plans!”
Our Op-shop keeps functioning like a well-oiled machine and we are very thankful for the people who
are a part of our team there. There are also many other people behind the scenes who give of their
time doing many things, e.g., cutting rags, cleaning, taking rubbish to the tip, sorting and displaying
the items for sale, etc. Thank you. We look forward to serving our community and receiving goods to
recycle. Please be mindful that we cannot take goods that a soiled or damaged, please enquire if you
have any queries.
Best wishes from the Anglican Church at Holbrook and Woomargama.
Reverend Stephen Davis, 0429 845 525.
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Holbrook Happenings 5 14 April 2021
ST PATRICK’S PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOL
Swimming: Congratulations to our combined Thank you to our students, staff and community
Junior Swimming Team members Gwendoline for a successful Term 1. A big thank you to our
Durdin Paul, Alana Scholz, Charlie Mackinlay and thoughtful P&C who treated staff to coffee and
Dominic Valena on their efforts at the PSSA cake in the last week of school. This very kind
Carnival for Independent, Catholic and Public gesture was very well received and appreciated
Schools in NSW. by all staff after a very big opening term. We are
They thoroughly enjoyed the experience in very grateful for the support of our community.
particular placing their hands and feet in the Our P&C also ran a successful Easter Raffle which
bronze casts of former Olympians and standing was drawn on the last day of term. This raised
on the Olympic podium. Hopefully this will over $1,000 for the P&C, which will be used to
continue to inspire them to further their support the school and our students. This
swimming achievements. coincided with a BBQ lunch, an Easter Hat Parade
and an out of uniform day which raised money
for the Royal Children’s Hospital. It was great to
be able to welcome parents back to some school
functions and to finish the term with such a
positive day of events. We look forward to having
more parental involvement over the course of the
year as COVID restrictions begin to ease.
Our students are showing outstanding success on
the sporting field this year!
Congratulations to Ollie Cardile, Will Glass, Chace
Liddell and Cess Lieschke for their participation
and effort in the Junior Boys relay at the State
Swimming Carnival at Homebush in the final
week of term. Cess also participated in the u8s
50m freestyle event, and was chosen to represent
Stations of the Cross: The students reverently the Riverina in the All Age Relay, due to him
led the Stations of the Cross on Thursday 1 April. being the fastest u8s boy in the Riverina. Well
It was lovely to have so many of the community done, Cess, very impressive!
join us as we journeyed through Jesus’ final Well done to Isaac Bennetts and Cooper Glass
journey. who were both
selected to
represent the
HOLBROOK RSL SUB BRANCH ANZAC Riverina at the
DAY - SUNDAY 25TH APRIL 2021 State AFL
Carnival in
There will be no Dawn Service at the Cenotaph. Byron Bay later
this year! What
MAIN SERVICE
a great
10:30am All marchers will assemble at the corner achievement,
of Hume St and Albury St, Holbrook. 10:45am and destination.
March commences. 10:55am March arrives at the Congratulations
Cenotaph and all members will take up positions also to Geogie
around the Cenotaph. 11:00am Ceremony Cardile, Mia
commences – Conducted by Holbrook RSL Sub Boers, Sybil
Branch President Jeremy Locke. Triggs and Alice Hearn on being selected in the
Southern Riverina netball team.
The numbers of people marching will not Isaac Bennetts, Jack Lennon, Cooper Glass, Ryder
exceed 100 and this will comprise of only McKillop and Tom Black will also be attending the
Holbrook RSL members and ex-Service Riverina rugby league trials in Term 2 after being
people. Due to remaining COVID-19 selected in the Albury PSSA team. Good luck!
Restrictions:- Social distancing will be observed. Our new school garden is currently under
Sign-In Sheets and hand sanitiser will be construction and is looking great! It should be
available for persons attending the Ceremony. finished and ready when we return to school.
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Holbrook Happenings 6 14 April 2021
PLANT PICK PLATE washing to blow over the perfumed flowers. Sounds
I have heard many gardening “Old Wives Tales” great. The long tendrils of mauve flowers on my
recently, most have proved to be just that, “tales”. plant extends way beyond the leaves. So much so
However, passionate gardeners will argue as to the that when my washing brushes over the scented
effectiveness of talking to your plants to increase flowers, those nuisance ants find their way up the
growth and vigour. As this tale cannot be gauged tendrils and onto my clothes. Whoever originally
effectively, I suspect it is a feel good exercise for the thought this was a good idea obviously did not find
gardener. “ants in their pants” so to speak.
There is another tale proclaiming that drought My advice is to be cautious when introducing “Old
tolerant plants, i.e. succulents and some natives do Wives Tales” into your garden.
not need watering. All plants need water, some less Passionate Gardener, June.
than others. They are drought tolerant not dead JINDERA COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
tolerant. Another fable is adding sugar to the soil for Coordinated and organised by Rural Care Link Inc.
the best grown tomatoes in the neighbourhood. Sunday 18 April 2021 8am to 3pm Maps - $2
Don’t bother, roots do not absorb sugar. An available at the Rural Care Link Op-Shop 83 Urana
application of lime will sweeten the soil and give Street, Jindera (opposite IGA) Sponsored by Jindera
your tomatoes healthy growth. Bakery, Jindera IGA, Jindera Post Office, Fire and Ice
I have seen many gardeners, myself included, Training, Next Level Café, The Fox & Brew, Mitsch
sprinkle crushed egg shells amongst their Design Studio, Conway’s Printing
vegetables to deter slugs and snails. The shells will
add calcium to the soil but as a deterrent perhaps Over 70 Jindera homes will open their garage doors
not very effective. Unless a heavy application is to the public. A huge number of bargains in the one
applied around your veges the slugs will simply find area; saddles to camper trailers, old tools and
a path through or around in order to feast. “Place collectables, furniture and books, baby ware and
citrus peel around your home and garden to repel toys, clothes and shoes, plants, and home wares.
ants” I heard one gardener say. No, citrus contains Making it the biggest and best local recycling event
natural sugar. in the area Food and refreshments are provided on
Then there is the well documented “Tale” of planting the day by the Jindera Bakery, Next Level Café, the
lavender under your clothes line and allowing your Fox & Brew and at some sites. Contact: Leeny Mason
0419 605 566
Holbrook Stores Next Market Day
Thursday, 22nd April
Don't forget to check out our
Instore Market Day Specials!
TRADING HOURS: 9.00am-6.30pm Monday to Friday 9.00am -3.00pm Saturday 10.00am-3.00pm Sunday
(Bulk hardware services available until 12 noon Saturday)
Ph: 02 6036 2111 Email: accounts@holbrookstores.com.au
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Holbrook Happenings 7 14 April 2021
IDEAL CONDITIONS FOR ROTARY CLUB’S 4WD DRIVE DAY.
With some locations in the area
recording over 100 mil of rain,
dust was never going to be an
issue for Holbrook Rotary 4-
wheel drive day, conditions were
perfect.
“Twenty-two vehicles assembled
at the Ten Mile Creek Gardens
and with registration and COVID
sign-in completed, we headed
out the Jingellic road turning into
Coppabella Road and taking to
the pine plantations, we made
our first Low Low descent,”
organiser Murray Jones said.
“I was stopped a couple of
corners after the downhill and
Jackie pulled up. Getting out, she
was showing the visible effects of
an adrenaline high. "That was the
most terrifying thing I've ever done," she said with a smile from ear to ear, (she is hooked now on
4wdrive)
Just after 10am, the drivers got to Gone Barny at Rosewood and were very well looked after with tea,
coffee, cakes ‘n’ scones. John and Josh even had huge hamburger each after forgetting to put the esky
in.
“From smoko, we headed for Old Taradale Rd and then more pines and some great ridges views.
Craig came in the HQ bash car. "It will be fine, Murray. I've got ground clearance, mud tyres and
limited slip diff," but alas he needed a tow up one
hill adding another aspect of 4wdrive days.
Recovery.
“Lunch saw us at the Carabost Hall spread out on
the green grass and setting up lunch and with
plenty of the renowned award-winning Holbrook
Rotary wine up for grabs, the competition was
fierce. Craig, Kerry and Ang tried their hand at
presentation and with a bucket of stubbies on ice
topped with a kilo of King Prawns it was fairly
impressive, but it wasn't enough.
Winners Best BBQ: The Haynes family.
Best Picnic Hamper: Sarah, Wayne, Helen and Bear.
Encouragement: Greg and Debbie Berry
And Debbie’s Quiz: Shannon and Kenny picking
up a nice bottle of Ten Mile Creek muscat. With
not much internet available, some of the answers
were pretty funny, but it was the drawing of a
dead wombat that got the prize.
With the early departure of the Bash car, we
headed for a couple of hill climbs then a nice drive
through Carabost bush, a couple of interesting-
rutted puddles, and a tricky tree on an uphill climb
over. We finished at Yarara Gap with most
heading home via Four Mile Lane. It was a great
day and great to have so many families this year,
see you next year in March - Murray Jones
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Holbrook Happenings 8 14 April 2021
LEST WE FORGET – ROBERT J. EATON HOLBROOK RETURNED
Flight Sergeant
Robert Eaton was
born in Holbrook in SERVICEMEN’S CLUB LTD
January 1925. He was
the son of James and For the Informa,on of members &
Selina Eaton. At the guests 18 yrs and over
time of his enlistment
in April 1943, he was
working as a PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF
surveyor’s assistant. RAFFLE TIMES FOR THE END OF
Upon finishing his
initial navigational DAYLIGHT SAVING.
training, Eaton
embarked for
overseas service FRIDAY RAFFLES
attached to the Royal Air Force, arriving in the
United Kingdom in June 1944. On arrival, Robert Drawn at 7.00pm
Eaton trained with numerous units until he was
finally assigned to the Pathfinder Navigator
Tickets on sale from 6.30pm
Training Unit in February 1945.
On the 2nd March 1945, Eaton as navigator of a De
Havilland Mosquito aircraft piloted by Flight SUNDAY RAFFLES
Lieutenant Arthur Albertson were detailed to
carry out a cross country exercise. They took off Drawn every Sunday at 1.00pm
at 7:15pm. The weather conditions were good,
and nothing was heard from the aircraft after Tickets on sale from 12.30pm
taking off until it subsequently crashed at
9:15pm. There was no evidence to suggest that
Eaton or his comrade attempted to bail out. Both
Eaton and Albertson were killed. DINE & DISCOVER VOUCHERS
During this flight, Robert Eaton and Arthur
Albertson had been testing new Canadian oxygen now accepted at the Restaurant
equipment. The cause of the crash was due to the
equipment failing, resulting in Albertson blacking
out. The aircraft crashed in the vicinity of
Cheddleton Heath, near Leak in Staffordshire.
Flight Sergeant Robert Eaton was aged twenty
and engaged to be married at the time of the
accident. He was buried with service honours on
7th March 1945 in Cambridge City Cemetery,
Cambridgeshire, England.
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DINNER—WEDNESDAY—SATURDAY
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Holbrook Happenings 9 14 April 2021
HOLBROOK NETBALL CLUB sanitiser for your use and we will need spectators
Season 2021 is much anticipated after spending to social distance while viewing our teams play!
2020 on the sidelines. We have much to be Stay Safe!
excited about at the Holbrook Netball Club
including brand new courts to play on, new sheds
and shelters around the place for the first time
FOOTBALL
ever, new equipment for our little people, lots of At last some normality returns to life and we can
new faces and of course some incredible familiar commence our footy season. Notable highlights
and much loved well known ones. to kick off the year include a revamped ground,
This season we welcome back Jarrod Hibberson an increase in sponsorship, and healthy numbers
as A-B Grade coach. Jarrod who has been in the senior playing group. All bodes well for a
involved in the club for many years takes over the successful year ahead.
top job in Round 1 against Billabong Crows. He is Along with all the familiar faces who are returning
also our Umpire Convenor and mentor, bringing to the club this year, there are several new faces
his many years of experience to the club. C Grade who we welcome aboard, particularly at the
is being coached by Kristie Preston and in C senior level. We wish all teams and players a
Reserves we welcome back, by popular demand, successful year.
Hope Mackinlay who has taken on the role for a The only real concern this year is in the junior
number of years now. Hope does an amazing job ranks where there is a shortage of Under
of building team spirit and skill in our newer team 17’s. The resolve of the playing group will make
recruits. the team more-than-competitive, but the
Our junior coaches are just as impressive with the challenge will be to fill all positions on the field
Under 17’s girls being coached by Team Byrne & during every week. We welcome all potential
Morgan! Tayla and Georgia are both enthusiastic players in the 15 to 17 year-old age group who
senior players who are relatively new to the club would be interested in playing.
and have put up their hand to guide our young The building redevelopment will get underway
ladies. Our under 15’s are equally spoilt with the shortly and we thank everyone for their patience
combination of Amy Hudson and Soph Parker. while we wait for the completion; it will be well
These two have both ends of the courts covered worth the wait. At the end of 2021 we will have
with their attacking and defensive skill and brand new facilities consisting of male/female
knowledge that they bring to training and game change rooms, canteen, and a multi-purpose
day. The under 13’s welcome back the wisdom function room. This will come on top of recent
and experience of Leeah Scholz and her sidekick improvements including the resurfacing of the
Vicki Wornes who, combined, would have oval, new training lights, renovated netball courts
hundreds of senior games in the green and gold and new playground. th
under their belt and our Under 11’s team is Our first home game is Saturday 17 April
headed by Prue Pincott and newcomer Maddy against 2019 grand finalists, the BB Saints. We
Croton who have combined to create a fabulous wish all football and all netball teams the best of
team. luck. Thank you to all our sponsors for your
Our senior squad is looking sensational ahead of loyalty and to you, our supporters - we could not
the season with stronger than expected numbers. do this without you.
With 37 registered players, coaches are spoilt for Mort.
choice, which is a fantastic position to be in.
Kayla Sharp is heading our social committee and
has a number of new and exciting events planned
for the year, so start locking these dates into your
diaries.
We look forward to having the footballers back at
the Complex training with us and to bring back Physiotherapist- Sarah Finlay
the ‘One Club’ feel that we have missed this pre- (Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science, Masters of Physiotherapy)
season. We would like to take this opportunity to
wish the Football Club and their coaches and APA member. Sports injuries, back and neck injuries, muscle &
players a successful season. joint injuries, women’s health, pre & post natal programs.
A reminder to all our loyal and enthusiastic Workcover NSW, DVA, MAA, TAC Private health rebates available
supporters that we are still expected to abide by
FOR BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES
COVID policies and have supplied QR codes for
all players and spectators to scan at each game, Call Sarah on 0409 907 058
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Holbrook Happenings 10 14 April 2021GOLF
18 March Dad’s Army 9 hole event: Winner Tony Castles, 2nd Jim Corrigan, 3rd Lawrie Ryan. NTP 10th
John Mc Maugh, 16th Jim Maskus. Eagle 17th Gordon Webb.
25 March Dad’s Army 9 hole event: Winner Mark Lowry, 2nd James Ross, 3rd Alan Atherton. NAGA
Tony Castles. No NTP. Veterans 18 hole event: Winner Mark Lowry. 2nd Mick Smith. NTP 3rd Lawrie
Ryan, 9th James Ross, 10th Mick Smith.
1 April Dad’s Army 9 hole event: Winner Tony Castles, 2nd Alan Atherton, 3rd Alan Buchanan. NTP
10th Alan Buchanan, 14th Tony Castles, 16th Tony Castles. Eagle 13th Tony Castles. NAGA Lawrie Ryan.
8 April Dad’s Army 9 hole event: Winner Alan Buchanan, 2nd Jim Maskus, 3rd Vic Derbridge.
Veterans 18 hole event: Winner Alan Buchanan, 2nd Jim Maskus. NTP 3rd Alan Buchanan.
Next month will bring us the Lieschke Motors Mixed Canadian Foursomes on 1st May.
Our Annual Tournament on 2nd May. The Veterans Tournament on Sunday 16th May.
1st round of our Championships on Sunday 23rd May.
MEN’S BOWLS
Some of the club events are now reaching the final stages. In the singles Championship final, in a
close match over 37 ends, Phil Swan outlasted Chris Heather 31 to 28. In a B-grade match, Bob
Ellwood prevailed over an improving “Waratah” Mulloy 31 to 22. I would urge those bowlers with
matches still to play to complete them before the greens are affected by the onset of the cooler
weather.
The A + D Bowler of The Year presentation is being held on Sunday 2nd May. If you intend to go,
place your name on the sheet provided in the bowls office (prior to 18th April). This a good event, with
all food and drink provided, funded by the $2.00 levy (already paid) for each pennant match played
plus an extra $10.00 on the day.
The presentation dinner and Annual General Meeting has been deferred to a date in September (yet
to be determined) due to the absence over winter of some people who are probably not as important
as they think they are.
THE HOLBROOK
PHARMACY
FARM TREE MAINTENANCE
Driveways cleared to 8 metres.
Unwanted trees felled. Dead trees ringed for firewood.
The Holbrook Pharmacy is a stockist for
Orchards Pruned.
Billie Goat Soap.
Plantation Maintenance
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Thinning and pruning service available. 4 wheel drive
(We close for lunch from 1.30pm-2pm)
cherry picker for pruning to 8 metres.
Phone me: I will be happy to come out and view your
Saturday 9am - 12 noon.
plantation with you and offer my advice. Phone: 02 6036 2055 Fax: 02 6036 2360
Email: holbrookpharmacy@hotmail.com
Fully insured. No fee—no obligation.
Mobile: 0460 704 453
John: 0428 211 837
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Holbrook Happenings 11 14 April 2021MINI EARTHWORKS
Tree Stump Removal
Rotary Hoe
Yard Levelling
Landscaping
Post Holes
Trenching
If you want to dig it, pipe it, pump it or
fix it – we can do it!
Mobile:
0403 191 780
www.blueysplumbin.com.au
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Holbrook Happenings 12 14 April 2021Your first choice
Servicing Holbrook weekly for over 20 years
Sales Service and Installa1on / Qualified Technicians
Servicing Holbrook Area Weekly
TV Antennas & tuning …. LCD Sales
Extra TV outlets & wall moun1ng
VAST satellite systems for black spots
Zane 0408 698 000 (Albury)
Email: abxantennas@gmail.com
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Holbrook Happenings 13 14 April 2021COMMUNITY DIARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 2021 Holbrook Tennis Club Inc.
Wed 14 “The Vegetable Plot” 4pm @ Library
Complex
AGM
Thu 15 Older Men’s Discussion Group meeting Monday 19 April at clubrooms
10.30am @ RS Club 7.30 pm
Rock & Roll @ Shire Hall 6-8pm
Sat 17 Holbrook Football/Netball Club Family
All welcome
Night—6pm @ RS Club
Mon 19 Tennis Club AGM 7.30pm
Tue 20 Sporting Complex meeting 7pm-RS Club
Wed 21 Seniors’ Week Activities 11am—2pm Flu Clinics will start on 6 April 2021.
@ Library Complex You would need a booking for the Flu vaccination. This
Fri 23 Holbrook Campdraft appointment will only be for am Influenza vaccine
(FLU) to keep things running on time.
Sat 24 Holbrook Campdraft
Currently we are unable to provide COVID-19
Sun 25 ANZAC Day Vaccination. We will update you if and when we are
Holbrook Campdraft able to provide this service at the clinic.
Mon 26 Crafty Hands 10.30am @ 7 Fleet St Please be aware that the preferred minimum interval a
Tue 27 Probus - 11am @ RS Club dose of seasonal influenza vaccine and a dose of
Covid-19 Astra Zeneca Vaccine is 14 days.
May 2021 Therefore, plan accordingly before booking this
Sat 1 Lieschke Motors Mixed Canadian appointment. Phone: 02 6036 2952
Foursomes Golf Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
Sun 2 Annual Men’s Golf Tournament
A & D Bowler of the Year Presentation
Mon 3 Crafty Hands 10.30am @ 7 Fleet St
Holbrook Netball
Tue 4 Mobile Service Centre 9am—3pm @ Football Club
Submarine Car Park
Sat 15 Polocrosse Carnival @ HEC 2021 Debutant Ball
Sun 16 Polocrosse Carnival @ HEC
Holbrook Veterans Cancer Appeal Expressions of interest are open for girls
Golf Tournament turning 16 years and over within the
Mon 17 Crafty Hands 10.30am@ 7 Fleet St Holbrook Community interested in making
Sun 23 Round 1 - Men’s Golf Championship
Tue 25 Probus - 11am @ RS Club their debut in 2021.
Wed 26 Sheep & Wool Fair—Schools’ Day Applica1ons to Kris1e Preston
Thu 27 Holbrook Sheep & Wool Fair 0419 327 644
HOLBROOK R&D Home Maintenance
For all your home maintenance
Painting, tiling, plaster, repairs, bathroom,
laundry, and reno’s.
» No Job Too Small
ABN 33 146 093 819 Ring Rod 0418 675 193
Mobile Service Centre
4 May 2021 9:00am to 3:00pm
Holbrook Submarine Car Park
Driver Knowledge tests, Driver licence and photo
card applica1ons and renewals and many more
services. Bookings are required for driving tests.
Phone 137788, follow the prompts and ask to speak
to Albury Service Centre in order to book a driving
test on this day in Holbrook.
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Holbrook Happenings 14 14 April 2021Are you a man over
50?
A public meeting
to set up an Older Men’s Discussion Group
will be held
th
on 15 April at 10.30am
in the Holbrook Returned Services Club
Guest speakers include John Cox, John
Keogh, Dr Ray King OAM, Mrs Gill De Luca.
A light luncheon will be served
All welcome -
no charge
Wives bring your husband, and daughters
and sons bring your father.
Contact John on 6020 4203
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